Truck Driver Job at Dot Foods Inc. in Springfield

Job Description

Location: Springfield, MO - Hiring immediately

Pay: Starting pay up to $95K depending on experience and job type (see pay options)

Schedule Available:

• Traditional: typically dispatched 5.5 days per trip
• 4x4: 4 days on, 4 days off
• 6x3: 6 days on, 3 days off
• Full-time & Part-time

Job Types: Customer Delivery Specialist & No-Touch Freight, team (Learn more)

Environment: Work in all weather conditions, including weekdays, weekends, days, and nights

Responsibilities

• Operate DTI equipment safely and efficiently to transport products
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by DOT, FMCSA, and other authorities
• Load and unload dry and temperature-controlled goods (except no-touch freight)
• Manage MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed to meet company goals
• Read and understand load paperwork, product, and packaging descriptions
• Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the job

Role Specifics

• Physical activity required; must be able to safely lift between 14 and 60 pounds
• Sitting, walking, or standing during work hours

About Us

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is the exclusive transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, North America's largest food redistributor, with over 1,500 trucks maintained by our own mechanics. We prioritize driver safety, job security, and competitive benefits.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, including bonuses
• Benefits: medical, dental, 401k, profit-sharing
• Opportunities for advancement

Minimum Requirements

• Class A CDL and a good driving record, or ability to obtain one (we cover training costs)
• Haz-Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training)
• Medical examiner certificate
• Ability to pass physical ability test
• Proficiency in English
• Safety-first mindset

Preferred experience includes six months of over-the-road driving or graduation from a truck driver training school, and a high school diploma or GED. The role emphasizes safety for yourself and coworkers, and adherence to safety policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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